Juneteenth, the now national holiday commemorating the end of slavery, has been celebrated annually on June 19 since 1866.
Here is how teams, leagues and players are honoring Juneteenth:
Celebrate Black Freedom ✊ICYMI our #Juneteenth Celebration Night was something special thanks to honored guest hosts @ariivory and Andrianna Acosta, and @BreJacksonSings singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. 🎥 @DjcGallery pic.twitter.com/aRunGNz4W0— NJ/NY Gotham FC (@GothamFC) June 19, 2021
Celebrate Black Freedom ✊ICYMI our #Juneteenth Celebration Night was something special thanks to honored guest hosts @ariivory and Andrianna Acosta, and @BreJacksonSings singing “Lift Every Voice and Sing”. 🎥 @DjcGallery pic.twitter.com/aRunGNz4W0
We have come together, to speak as one and align in our duty to uplift and amplify underserved voices and communities. Through our collective efforts of unity and support of one another, together, there will be change. @BPCMLS #elevateher #togethertherewillbechange ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/mV1TnI1WSI— Black Women’s Player Collective (@BWP_Collective) June 19, 2021
We have come together, to speak as one and align in our duty to uplift and amplify underserved voices and communities. Through our collective efforts of unity and support of one another, together, there will be change. @BPCMLS #elevateher #togethertherewillbechange ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿 pic.twitter.com/mV1TnI1WSI
Happy #Juneteenth! Today we celebrate liberation, reflect on racial injustices, and educate ourselves on Black History. We will keep marching together towards justice for all. pic.twitter.com/UTn7nZOYe0— Orlando Pride (@ORLPride) June 19, 2021
Happy #Juneteenth! Today we celebrate liberation, reflect on racial injustices, and educate ourselves on Black History. We will keep marching together towards justice for all. pic.twitter.com/UTn7nZOYe0
Not sure how to commemorate #Juneteenth this year? Here are some ideas to begin your Juneteenth celebrations or grow the traditions you already have. pic.twitter.com/vzcpNkwvGI— WNBA (@WNBA) June 19, 2021
Not sure how to commemorate #Juneteenth this year? Here are some ideas to begin your Juneteenth celebrations or grow the traditions you already have. pic.twitter.com/vzcpNkwvGI
Educate. Elevate. Engage.For @CelBee, today is an opportunity for reflection, education, and action.Resources & local events: https://t.co/qRsZiSsOYC#Juneteenth2021 #BAONPDX @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/Zai5caNq5R— Stand Together (@PTStandTogether) June 19, 2021
Educate. Elevate. Engage.For @CelBee, today is an opportunity for reflection, education, and action.Resources & local events: https://t.co/qRsZiSsOYC#Juneteenth2021 #BAONPDX @ThornsFC pic.twitter.com/Zai5caNq5R
Freedom for all.Today, we honor Juneteenth, the celebration of the day marking the end of slavery in the United States. pic.twitter.com/mHCYPqwnz5— Portland Thorns FC (@ThornsFC) June 19, 2021
Freedom for all.Today, we honor Juneteenth, the celebration of the day marking the end of slavery in the United States. pic.twitter.com/mHCYPqwnz5
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, which Congress has just voted to make a federal holiday. An important milestone in American history and a day for celebration, education and reflection.— U.S. Soccer WNT (@USWNT) June 19, 2021
Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, which Congress has just voted to make a federal holiday. An important milestone in American history and a day for celebration, education and reflection.
As we commemorate the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, we reflect on the significance of this newly declared federal holiday. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth below. pic.twitter.com/1gyVRbU0rH— New York Liberty (@nyliberty) June 19, 2021
As we commemorate the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth, we reflect on the significance of this newly declared federal holiday. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth below. pic.twitter.com/1gyVRbU0rH
Today, on #Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom for Black Americans, and recognize that our fight for racial equality must continue.#Force4Change pic.twitter.com/fmuHZTIz0A— Seattle Storm (@seattlestorm) June 19, 2021
Today, on #Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom for Black Americans, and recognize that our fight for racial equality must continue.#Force4Change pic.twitter.com/fmuHZTIz0A